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Schools

Briarcliff Theater, Music Students Meet Cast Of 'Something Rotten!' BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Local theater and music students recently got an earful on the ins and outs of life on the stage from the real deal – the cast of “Something Rotten!,” an outrageous and wildly successful take on Shakepeare, said Briarcliff educators. More than 60 teens from Briarcliff High School’s performing arts classes traveled to the Broadway show in late January, said teacher Jamie Mandel. She and John Banks, the head of the school’s Performing Arts Department, shepherded the kids to the St. James Theater where they took in the rollicking musical comedy and later met the actor…

by Carol Reif

02/01/2016

Neighbors

Southport Foundation Awards $35,330 In Grants To Aid Children, Families SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- The John Patrick Flanagan Foundation, a charitable organization established to help vulnerable children and families, said it has awarded $35,330 in grants this year to several local organizations. The grants were awarded to nine Fairfield or Bridgeport-based charities including: the Cardinal Shehan Center ($5,000); United in Hope ($1,250); Connecticut Audubon Society ($10,080); High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield ($1,000); Circle of Care ($5,000); Lawyers for Children America ($3,000); Caroline House ($3,000); Commence! College Counseling ($3,000); and LifeBr…

by Carol Reif

02/01/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Pound Ridge's Jessica Walter POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Pound Ridge’s Jessica Walter. Walter, who maintains a “country” home in the Westchester town, turns 75 today. The actress, while best-known for her role in “Play Misty for Me,” a psychological thriller, also played Lucille Bluth in the hit TV sitcom “Arrested Development.” She also was the voice of Malory Archer in FX cable and satellite TV channel’s animated series “Archer.” She played the title role in the TV series “Amy Prentiss,” for which she won an Emmy for outstanding lead actress. The Brooklyn-born daughter (she still lives in Manhattan) of …

by Carol Reif

01/31/2016

Events

Moms Of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims To Visit Area Church BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Two mothers who lost children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy will share their stories with the congregation and friends of the First Baptist Church in Brewster next month. According to the church’s pastor, Travis Mitchell, the women will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, during the church’s morning services. The church was not releasing the women’s name in advance of their talk. The church is located at 460 N. Main St. For more information, call (845) 279-2636, or visit the church’s website at www.BrewsterChurch.com, or contact Pastor Mitchell at Travis…

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

News

Legal Threat Stymies Proposed Ramapo Housing Development RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Environmental activists, concerned about the potential effects of a massive housing project near Pomona on local water supplies, have thrown another monkey wrench into the works, according to a report by lohud. Following Wednesday’s Planning Board approval of site plans for a 479-unit development known as Patrick Farm just outside Pomona, the group announced it would file an Article 78 petition challenging the decision, lohud reported. Representatives of Ramapo Organized for Sustainability and a Safe Aquifer, or ROSA, say they are worried about wetlands that supply drinking …

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

Weather

Armonk Will See Much Warmer Weather Next Week After last weekend’s mega-storm and frigid temperatures, it might be comforting to know that forecasters are predicting milder weather for next week. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 28, and southwest winds of between 3 and 7 mph. The sun peeks out again on Sunday and temperatures will approach 46 to 48 degrees. Southwest winds of 3 to 6 mph are expected. Temperatures will dip to 35 Sunday night. Monday will also be partly sunny, with a high of 48. Monday night temperatures will drop to around 35. Tuesday daytime temperatures will be between 45 and 47 degrees. But af…

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Lewisboro's Andy Milonakis LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Lewisboro’s Andrew “Andy” Milonakis! The actor, writer, rapper and comedian turns 40 today. Milonakis is best known for creating and starring in “The Andy Milonakis Show” on MTV. He also has had a recurring role on the Comedy Central sketch Kroll Show, where he plays Roman Armond’s son in “Armond of the House.” Born in Katonah, he also considers himself a hip-hop emcee and first started rapping on YouTube.

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

Events

Talk On Westchester Birds Set At Larchmont Garden Club LARCHMONT, N.Y. – Westchester is brimming with birds, says the Chappaqua-based Saw Mill River Audubon Society. Due to the diversity of the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, more than 300 species of our fine-feathered friends can be seen in the county, says Anne Swain, the society’s executive director. Swain is scheduled to give a talk on Westchester’s avian population at a meeting of the Garden Club of Larchmont from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. The meeting will be held at the senior center at the VFW’s David Potts Jr. Post 1156, 1288 Boston Post Road, Larchmont. For more information, conta…

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

Police & Fire

Dead Coyote Tops North Castle Police Blotter ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle police were called recently by a motorist who spotted a dead coyote on Route 128. The animal was lying on the shoulder of the road’s southbound lane on Friday, Jan. 22, police said. The state Department of Transportation was notified and the animal’s body was removed. These are other police blotter items: Sunday, Jan. 24: 2:30 p.m. A resident of Bedford Road came to police headquarters to report that his daughter’s laptop computer, which had been left at Byram Hills High School, has apparently been stolen. Monday, Jan. 25: A Greenwich Road caller told police …

by Carol Reif

01/30/2016

Events

Come Meet Llamas Douglas, Debbie At The NorthEast-Millerton Library MILLERTON, N.Y -- It’ll be a real Llama-rama Saturday at the NorthEast-Millerton Library. Not only will kids get to meet llamas Douglas and Debbie, they will be able to listen to a reading of “Is Your Mama A Llama?” The free event starts at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Anyone who can guess how old Douglas is, gets to pick a prize from the prize box. Douglas will also be available for petting. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. The library is located at 75 Main St., Millerton. For more information, call (518) 789-3340, or visit the library's website at http://nemillertonl…

by Carol Reif

01/29/2016

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